[quote name='mnsand' post='238148' date='Aug 13 2008, 20:29 ']You are correct. The pump and some plumbing are being removed from the Quint. Additional compartments will be added to hold extrication equipment. It's radio designation will change from "Quint 6" to "Truck 6" once it returns. I am not sure if specific plans have been finalized on response SOP's, but it will operate as an extrication unit on auto accidents and as a spare ladder when Tower 6 is out of service.
Right now, the Tower crew staff's the Rescue Engine when an extrication call is dispatched. When Truck 6 comes back, the Tower crew will do the same with Truck 6.
Our 1996 Pierce Lance rescue engine will be sold - the cost to rehab and fix the current problems with the Pierce does not make it feasible to do so. This is an interesting approach to provide an extrication unit without purchasing a new rescue engine or squad.
Truck 6 should be back in Ashburn in the very near future. I will post photos and additional information.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA[/quote]
Mike how about the old Seagrave Truck that came from Richmond by way of the DCFD? Where is she now?
Ian, Great Photos.
Right now, the Tower crew staff's the Rescue Engine when an extrication call is dispatched. When Truck 6 comes back, the Tower crew will do the same with Truck 6.
Our 1996 Pierce Lance rescue engine will be sold - the cost to rehab and fix the current problems with the Pierce does not make it feasible to do so. This is an interesting approach to provide an extrication unit without purchasing a new rescue engine or squad.
Truck 6 should be back in Ashburn in the very near future. I will post photos and additional information.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA[/quote]
Mike how about the old Seagrave Truck that came from Richmond by way of the DCFD? Where is she now?
Ian, Great Photos.
John Hinant
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
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Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
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